Friday, July 3, 2009

All too often, keys end up in obscure places where you can't remember having put them. -- MarthaStewart.com

To prevent that problem, you'll want a designated place where your keys are always placed. For me, that's a hook right by the front door - and hooks are a fine option. A small dish, bowl, or tray could work fine, too.

But here are some other options to consider. The one above is a custom key rack by Adirondack Metal Designs. Update on Jan. 19, 2011: The Adirondack Metal Designs web site has disappeared.

A number of products use magnets to provide easy key storage. This one from Peleg Design is called Key Pete; you can buy it from Absolument Design or Perpetual Kid (and others). Of course, you'll want to take proper cautions when using magnets, to ensure they don't damage your credit cards or anything else that might be sensitive to magnetic fields. Update on Feb. 1, 2015: I'm no longer finding this at Perpetual Kid.

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A Note on Products

Products don't solve all your organizing challenges. I've gone into many homes and offices littered with products that didn't work - or maybe never got used!

But I do believe it is important to use tools (address books, calendars, storage containers, etc.) that are perfectly suited to you, both functionally and aesthetically (if that matters to you). If you find your perfect tools, you are much more likely to use them!

(Note: Except for any clearly-noted blog sponsorships, I do not make any money on any of the products listed here. I get some free samples sent to me every once in a while, and those are always disclosed.)